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Bib Shorts recommendation.

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  • April 13, 2015 at 4:49 am #23725
    Woodsman

    I’m looking to treat myself prior to taking part in the welsh Velothon. Currently I use DHB’s areon pro’s, which have been fantastic over the last 18 months. But there is a bewildering choice out there & I’ll be honest I don’t think I want be spending Rapha / Assos sort of dough…..do I stick with what I know or look elsewhere?

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  • April 17, 2015 at 7:28 pm #841305
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    Stratman

    I had some cheap altura pro
    I had some cheap altura pro gels as my first set. They were fine, I used them as liners under mountain bike shorts. Then I found a pair of heavily discounted Castelli Body Paints, and haven’t looked back. In the last couple of years I’ve used Sorpassos in winter and Body Paint in summer, all with the progetto x2 pad, which suits me even on 11+hour days.

    You pays your money…

    April 17, 2015 at 5:56 pm #841303
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    dottigirl

    Don’t get Skins.
    My
    Don’t get Skins.

    My clubmates have reliably informed me (and provided pictorial evidence) that they’re rather see-through. It’s a good thing I wear knickers, skimpy as they are, otherwise my arse crack would have been on display to most of Surrey/SW London before now. :O

    April 17, 2015 at 9:33 am #841301
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    redmeat

    I just got a pair of the
    I just got a pair of the Morvelo Nth Series Classic. Easily the most comfortable bibs I’ve ever had but the leg is very long on me and the leg gripper very tight. Neither of these are a problem for me per se but worth noting.

    April 16, 2015 at 10:05 pm #841299
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    rnarito

    Most bib shorts or tights are
    Most bib shorts or tights are all pretty good if you ride for two hours or less. Price would be a major consideration, durability another. For rides longer than that (3 hours or more), it gets a bit trickier. Castelli has been my go to brand for a while, but has since been replaced by Assos. I know the price is prohibitive, but the chamois on S5 Mille is nothing short of amazing. I know Assos has the new S7, but I don’t have need for anything new yet, but would definitely be interested in the future!

    April 16, 2015 at 4:19 pm #841297
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    griffly16

    I’ve got the DHB bibshorts
    I’ve got the DHB bibshorts same as you. I find them comfortable, but compared to my Endura ones the padding isn’t as good. I’d choose Endura over DHB but it’s close. No experience of any others….. yet….

    The official Velothon Wales ones are Endura and not a bad price.

    http://www.endurasport.com/shop/dept/product/?SelDeptID=15&SelProductID=767

    April 16, 2015 at 4:16 pm #841295
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    Woodsman

    This probably sounds daft.
    This probably sounds daft. But sometimes you just want new stuff. Still no nearer making my mind up though. That said the Castelli Velocissimo at £60 on Wiggle seem to offer good value. Not sure I can pull off the yello flouro though.
    Everyone’s comments are warmly received.

    April 16, 2015 at 3:29 pm #841293
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    Martyn_K

    First things first, you need
    First things first, you need to make the decision soon before any tan lines start to develop. You can’t change brand of shorts mid summer and alter the the tan line position.

    Anyway, more seriously, why change? If you are comfortable in what you currently use then surely continue to use them. I have 5 pairs of the same bib shorts all of varying ages. New ones for longer rides, older ones for quick blasts. I also have 3 pairs of longs of the same brand. DHB do make some very good stuff at great value.

    April 14, 2015 at 3:51 pm #841291
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    3cylinder

    If your dhb aeron bibs have
    If your dhb aeron bibs have been good for long rides, just get a new pair of those and don’t worry about it anymore.

    Don’t listen to anyone else because they don’t ride like you with your backside on your saddle.

    With that said, here’s my 2pence worth

    Rapha Classic. My 5* go-to pair for long rides. If they were cheaper I’d buy three and forget anything else.

    dhb aeron. OK. A bit too long and I had one bad experience at random. Perhaps I was sitting funny.
    dhb roubaix-y midweight OK. Wear all winter without complaint, but after a few hours I want to get off the bike.

    Howies. OK. The material is very stretchy, so fit is good, but that stretch allows more movement, so make sure everything is aligned correctly from the start.

    Endura. OK, but seem to rub over long distances

    Castelli Italian fit (small). Comfy pad (progetto?), but mine (Free race and body paint) both broke seams or went weird quickly

    Descente 3/4. Awful. Too stretchy and pad like a nappy.

    I found some really old bibs from 1999 in the back of a cupboard recently, they have what looks to be 2-3mm of unshaped foam zig-zag stiched into the lycra; they probably wouldn’t qualify as budget pair in today’s market – how could these possibly be comfy? But they were what I wore back then for everything from races to 200mi rides….

    April 14, 2015 at 9:35 am #841289
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    Matt eaton

    Freddy56 wrote:foam

    Freddy56 wrote:
    foam compresses after a season and should be binned when the support goes….regardless of the cost.

    I would add that this is true of the cheap eBay bibs. After a season of ‘cross training and racing and a decent chunk of road work the pad is looking a little deflated. They’re still perfectly serviceable but I would get a fresh set if I had any rides of over 3-4 hours planned.

    April 13, 2015 at 10:31 pm #841287
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    DanTe

    This kiwimike fella talks a
    This kiwimike fella talks a lot of sense!

    April 13, 2015 at 9:33 pm #841285
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    Freddy56

    Agree try on if possible. I
    Agree try on if possible. I have 6 pair of bib shorts and reach for my Castelli and Galibier Pro every time. I will wait until one of them are in the dryer rather than put on the rest.

    I have found if you hold the shorts up by the bib and they hang in a cycling position, rather than straight down, the ‘cut’ of the material is good. if the chamois has silicone pads , it will last. foam compresses after a season and should be binned when the support goes….regardless of the cost.

    April 13, 2015 at 9:18 pm #841283
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    ashfanman

    I’ve tried quite a few
    I’ve tried quite a few different brands of bibs – everything from DHB to Castelli – and my favourite are my two pairs of Morvelos. They’re always the first ones I take from the drawer. Good quality, REALLY comfy (though the power lycra is pretty tight if you’re not used to it), cheaper than Castelli, more interesting styling (though not always that subtle) and a British brand too. What’s not to like.

    April 13, 2015 at 9:01 pm #841281
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    Curly

    You won’t go far wrong with
    You won’t go far wrong with the Lusso pro-gel bibshorts,I’ve used these on plenty of 6hour plus rides, great fit and pad! They get fantastic reviews from the online sellers,and made in the uk!

    April 13, 2015 at 8:23 pm #841279
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    bashthebox

    I’ve had a few, sometimes
    I’ve had a few, sometimes good, sometimes bad.
    Assos S5(maybe?)- last really well – getting on for 5 years I think? Faded but still good. Good pad.
    Chapeau green pad – nice bit a bit thin on padding. Slight tear in the mesh around the stomach appeared almost instantly. OK for shorter rides.
    Exteondo – no idea of the name, but they’ve got fluro branding on the cuff – really good, lovely panels to dissipate heat and whatnot. Good pad, though the shoulder straps must be a bit short because my bum often tries to eat it.
    DHB 3/4s – think they were pretty cheap, and it shows. The pad’s ok, but they feel a bit nasty, and bunch behind the knees. Fuck em, use a decent normal bib and knee warmers.
    Scott – again no idea of the type, but they were on sale and for some inexplicable reason I thought it was a good idea to buy white shorts. No no no no. Pad’s ok enough for turbo sessions. They’ve gone grey in the wash.

    April 13, 2015 at 7:18 pm #841277
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    Bedfordshire Clanger

    I rate the Aeron Pro bibs
    I rate the Aeron Pro bibs very highly. If they are comfy for you why change?

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